Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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